Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 20,735 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao kick off and get the first half underway!
4.10
0-0Alejandro Guardiola surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.16
1-0Roberto Gainza makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.31
1-0Athletic Club Bilbao are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Mérida Unión Deportiva's defence.
14.47
1-0Antonio Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Cristiano Piacentini manages to keep it out.
15.48
Alejandro Guardiola threads the ball through to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
21.43
1-0Craig McNeill threads the ball through to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.51
Craig McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.16
Claudio Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Guardiola. Alejandro Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.04
Ricardo Gimenez makes a simple pass to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Nunez.
40.04
Roberto Gainza passes the ball forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Davies. Wes Davies flicks the ball with his head but Ferdinand Ferri is on top of it.
42.50
Claudio Ibanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Guardiola. Alejandro Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri goes all the way! Julian Pirri shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
48.57
Christian Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Souness. Callum Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.38
1-1Claudio Ibanez hacks Wes Davies from behind! Claudio Ibanez is shown the yellow card! Wes Davies stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.56
Ricardo Gimenez sees space and advances. Ricardo Gimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Piacentini who gathers it comfortably.
60.24
Roberto Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Davies. Wes Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferdinand Ferri who gathers it comfortably.
63.15
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
65.53
Leonardo Ramos makes a probing pass to Roberto Carmona. Roberto Carmona decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Davies. Wes Davies powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.38
Roberto Carmona threads the ball through to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Edusei.
71.11
Alejandro Guardiola brings the ball forward. Alejandro Guardiola plays a perfect one-two with Julian Pirri and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Guardiola shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.57
Roberto Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferdinand Ferri who gathers it comfortably.
85.07
Antonio Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri flicks the ball with his head. Julian Pirri scores for Mérida Unión Deportiva!!
89.31
Roberto Carmona knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ferdinand Ferri.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Possession
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Scorers
| Barry Caluwé 9 Wes Davies 66 | Julian Pirri 43, 85 Alejandro Guardiola 71 |